Trisodium Phosphate

About Trisodium Phosphate

Trisodium phosphate, also known as Sodium phosphate tribasic is a white, grainy or crystalline solid. It forms a basic solution after getting soluble in water. This solid acts actively as a washing agent, food additive and lubricant. Hence, it has significant uses in the food industry and commercially organized products. Trisodium phosphate has the key property of decreasing acid, thereby by helping to balance out the pH levels of foods. It can prevent the too acidic or too basic nature of an edible.

Product Details:

• Product Name : Trisodium Phosphate
• IUPAC name : Trisodium phosphate
• Other names : Sodium phosphate tribasic
• CAS Number : 7601-54-9
• Chemical formula : Na₃PO₄
• Density : 2.536 g/cm³ (17.5 degree C, anhydrous); 1.62 g/cm³ (20 degree C, dodecahydrate)
• Molecular Weight : 163.939 g/mol
• Physical Description : White odourless crystals, granules or crystalline powder
• Color/Form : Colorless crystals
• Melting Point : 1583 deg C
• Solubility : Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol